Someone said to Him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” He said to them,
When His disciples heard this, they were greatly amazed, saying, “Who then can be saved?”
“So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen.”
“For many are called, but few are chosen.”
because small is the gate and narrow is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.
Then He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.
“Strive to enter through the narrow gate. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.